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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.94, 3,380.22 and 867.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.94, 3,380.22 and 867.20 is: 1,299.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.94 : 3,380.22 = 867.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.94/3,380.22 = 867.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.94x = 3,380.22 × 867.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.94x = 2,931,326.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,931,326.78/2,254.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.96

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